Cardiology Job at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV

Congestive Heart Failure Specialist Opportunity!

CAMC is actively seeking a Cardiologist- Congestive Heart Failure Specialist to join our dynamic team!

By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in our Heart and Vascular Center by providing comprehensive care including medication management, lifestyle modifications, advanced therapies like implantable devices, and coordination with other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.

Located in the beautiful capital city of West Virginia, the Heart and Vascular Center at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) is one of the largest and most comprehensive heart programs in the region, offering a full spectrum of cardiac and vascular services. This center is known for its exceptional care and advanced technology, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of heart and vascular conditions.

About

Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) was established in 1972 and is a nonprofit, 1,138-bed regional tertiary referral center made up of seven hospitals: General Hospital, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, Plateau Medical Center, Teays Valley Hospital, Women and Children’s Hospital, and Charleston Surgical Hospital. In addition to the hospitals, CAMC is comprised of the Institute for Academic Medicine and the CAMC Foundation. More than 1,500 providers are members of the medical staff of CAMC, which is also West Virginia's premiere medical teaching facility, hosting, on any given day, more than 1,000 students in programs leading to degrees or certifications in health professions.

An experienced team of specialists that includes medical and interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons and specialized advanced practice providers and nurses.
• Advanced structural heart program that performs groundbreaking, life-saving procedures every day.
• Open heart, minimally invasive and robotic surgical capabilities using the most advanced technology available.
• A suite of cath labs that are accredited by the American College of Cardiology as Cardiac Cath Lab v1 with PCI and Chest Pain with PCI
• Cutting-edge electrophysiology labs equipped with advanced technology and specially trained staff.
• Advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostic testing using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Outpatient Congestive Heart Failure and COPD Clinics to manage risk factors and improve heart and lung health.
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and supportive care.

CAMC has received many awards and accolades for its health care quality, including the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award, Stroke Gold Plus and National Centers of Excellence recognition in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and urology and many more! In 2024, CAMC was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of American’s Best-in-State Employees. 

Key Responsibilities:

A "Congestive Heart Failure Specialist," often referred to as a "Heart Failure Cardiologist" or "Advanced Heart Failure Specialist," is a medical professional with specialized training in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), providing comprehensive care including medication management, lifestyle modifications, advanced therapies like implantable devices, and coordination with other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

· Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis:

Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination, electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization, and other diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose and stage heart failure.

· Treatment Planning:

Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, including medication optimization (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, etc.), lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise), and consideration of advanced therapies like ventricular assist devices (VADs) or heart transplantation.

· Outpatient Management:

Regularly monitor patients in a dedicated heart failure clinic, providing ongoing assessment, medication adjustments, and education on self-management strategies to minimize symptoms and prevent complications.

· Inpatient Consultations:

Provide expert consultation to hospitalized patients with acute heart failure exacerbations, managing complex cases and guiding treatment decisions.

· Advanced Procedures:

Perform specialized procedures related to heart failure management, such as right heart catheterization, pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, and endomyocardial biopsy, depending on their training and expertise.

· Patient Education:

Educate patients and their families about heart failure, its symptoms, treatment options, and self-management strategies to promote adherence and quality of life.

· Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

Work closely with other healthcare professionals including nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and primary care providers to ensure coordinated care for heart failure patients.

· Research and Quality Improvement:

Participate in clinical research studies related to heart failure management and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the healthcare system.

Education

MD/DO from an accredited university medical school

Credentials

Graduate of an accredited ACGME cardiology residency program and subspecialty training in echocardiography

Board Certified with the ABIM in cardiology

board certified in cardiovascular disease and completed Fellowship in congestive heart failure

Benefits

CAMC offers a robust compensation and benefits package tailored to fit your lifestyle. Key benefits offered are health, pharmacy, dental, retirement, life insurance, well being and many more! The compensation package is commiserated with experience with opportunities for university clinical appointments to West Virginia School of Medicine.